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Alex Swoyer

Alex Swoyer serves as The Washington Times' editor-at-large, covering law and politics in Washington. Alex leads "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer" and her column, "Seen, Heard & Whispered," where she interviews officials and discusses the latest political noise echoing through the nation's capital.
She also hosts a podcast, "Court Watch," showcasing high-stakes legal battles. She has covered presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court for more than a decade.
Originally from Texas, Alex left the Lone Star State to attend the Missouri School of Journalism where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in broadcast.
After graduating from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, she decided to leave the courtroom and return to the newsroom with The Washington Times.
She can be reached by email at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.

Seen, Heard & Whispered

Written by Alex Swoyer, "Seen, Heard & Whispered” is a weekly column taking you inside the conversations happening in Washington’s power corridors, the moves being made and the whispers that explain what’s really going on in the nation’s capital. Email tips to whispered@washingtontimes.com

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The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer dives into political and legal news with lawmakers, administration officials and politicos inside Washington.

Court Watch Podcast

The 'Court Watch' podcast breaks down the Supreme Court's major cases and top news stories about the justices, federal courts and perplexing legal battles with key insight from court watchers from both sides of the aisle.

Articles by Alex Swoyer

McConnell suggests Dems went ‘looking for’ Kavanaugh accusers

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested Tuesday that Democrats recruited the women who have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

September 25, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh denies Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez accusations, refuses to withdraw

Brett Kavanaugh insisted Monday he won't let his accusers intimidate him into withdrawing his nomination to the Supreme Court, calling a spate of new and as-yet unsubstantiated allegations against him a "grotesque and obvious character assassination."

September 24, 2018

Kavanaugh: I won’t be intimidated into withdrawing nomination

Brett Kavanaugh said Monday that he's the victim of attempts at "character assassination" but said he won't be intimidated into withdrawing his nomination to sit on the Supreme Court.

September 24, 2018

Second Kavanaugh accuser never contacted lawmakers; Grassley evaluating the claims

The Senate Judiciary Committee is taking a look at new allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh even though neither of the women who have gone public contacted the committee's leadership, a spokesman said late Sunday.

September 24, 2018

Deborah Ramirez, new Brett Kavanaugh accuser, claims sexual misconduct at Yale

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh denied another sexual assault allegation against him on Sunday from a woman who said he harassed her while the two attended Yale University roughly 35 years ago.

September 23, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh FBI probe needed despite witnesses discrediting Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats say

Democratic lawmakers repeated calls for an FBI probe into the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sunday despite four witnesses saying they don't recall the party where Christine Blasey Ford says she was assaulted.

September 23, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh accuser, to testify Thursday morning: Report

Senators set a showdown hearing Thursday to hear testimony from Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and the woman who has accused him of an attempted sexual assault, even as her story looks shaky.

September 23, 2018

Mazie Hirono to question Brett Kavanaugh on high school environment

Judiciary Committee member Sen. Mazie Hirono said Sunday she'll question Brett Kavanaugh about his high school environment when he appears before lawmakers this week.

September 23, 2018

Kavanaugh accuser’s attorney says she will testify; doesn’t commit to Wednesday

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser has accepted the Judiciary Committee's invitation to testify next week, according to several news outlets. But the details of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony have not yet been reached, such as what day the showdown will take place.

September 22, 2018

Kavanaugh accuser faces Saturday deadline to confirm testimony

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser has until Saturday afternoon to decide whether or not to testify next week.

September 22, 2018

Senate GOP gives counteroffer to Christine Blasey Ford for hearing: Report

The Senate GOP reportedly has a counteroffer for Christine Blasey Ford's attorneys, who now have until the end of the day on Friday to finalize terms, according to a report from Politico.

September 21, 2018

Trump: Kavanaugh is ‘under assault by radical left’

President Trump said Friday if the alleged attack on Christine Blasey Ford was "as bad as she says," the local police would have been contacted, defending his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh against the decades-old sexual assault accusation.

September 21, 2018

Senate unlikely to grant Christine Blasey Ford’s request for Kavanaugh to testify first

The Senate Judiciary Committee is unlikely to grant Christine Blasey Ford's request to require Judge Brett Kavanaugh to testify first, a senior Senate staffer told The Washington Times Thursday night.

September 21, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford says she will testify to Senate, but she has stipulations

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyer said Thursday she does want to testify to the Senate next week about her allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, as long as she is given assurances about her safety and the fairness of the proceedings.

September 20, 2018

Judiciary Committee eyes independent lawyer to conduct Kavanaugh questioning

The Judiciary Committee is exploring having an independent lawyer question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford, should she agree to testify on Capitol Hill next week.

September 20, 2018

Kirsten Gillibrand tells women to watch GOP handling of Kavanaugh accuser

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh's accuser is being maltreated by Senate Republicans, and she urged women to watch the handling of her sexual assault claim.

September 20, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford must attend hearing or lose opportunity, Chuck Grassley says

Republicans are ready to push ahead with a vote on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh after becoming frustrated with his accuser, who has rebuffed numerous chances they have offered her to tell her story.

September 19, 2018

Dana Zzyym, intersex person, can’t be denied passport, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Wednesday the State Department must give a passport to an individual who identifies as neither male or female, saying the agency's binary classification is irrational.

September 19, 2018

Grassley sticks by plans for Monday hearing for Kavanaugh accuser

Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said Wednesday he's pushing ahead with plans for Monday's hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, but said he's also willing to have committee investigators meet her on her own terms.

September 19, 2018

Liberal groups launch ads targeting Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski: ‘Kavanaugh is a danger to women’

Liberal groups will run ads in Maine and Alaska warning voters about President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, saying "Brett Kavanaugh is a danger to women," following the accusation against him of attempted rape more than three decades ago.

September 19, 2018

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Alex Swoyer

Seen, Heard & Whispered

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Court Watch Podcast

Articles by Alex Swoyer

McConnell suggests Dems went ‘looking for’ Kavanaugh accusers

Brett Kavanaugh denies Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez accusations, refuses to withdraw

Kavanaugh: I won’t be intimidated into withdrawing nomination

Second Kavanaugh accuser never contacted lawmakers; Grassley evaluating the claims

Deborah Ramirez, new Brett Kavanaugh accuser, claims sexual misconduct at Yale

Brett Kavanaugh FBI probe needed despite witnesses discrediting Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats say

Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh accuser, to testify Thursday morning: Report

Mazie Hirono to question Brett Kavanaugh on high school environment

Kavanaugh accuser’s attorney says she will testify; doesn’t commit to Wednesday

Kavanaugh accuser faces Saturday deadline to confirm testimony

Senate GOP gives counteroffer to Christine Blasey Ford for hearing: Report

Trump: Kavanaugh is ‘under assault by radical left’

Senate unlikely to grant Christine Blasey Ford’s request for Kavanaugh to testify first

Christine Blasey Ford says she will testify to Senate, but she has stipulations

Judiciary Committee eyes independent lawyer to conduct Kavanaugh questioning

Kirsten Gillibrand tells women to watch GOP handling of Kavanaugh accuser

Christine Blasey Ford must attend hearing or lose opportunity, Chuck Grassley says

Dana Zzyym, intersex person, can’t be denied passport, judge rules

Grassley sticks by plans for Monday hearing for Kavanaugh accuser

Liberal groups launch ads targeting Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski: ‘Kavanaugh is a danger to women’